Respiratory Therapist (RT / RRT / CRT)
PRN NIGHTS
- Kindred Hospital New Jersey
- Rahway Kindred Hospitals
- 3.
3 Rahway, NJ Job Details PRN $60 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Working with respiratory therapy patients Respiratory therapy Respiratory Therapy RRT Ventilator BLS Certification ACLS Certification Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Risk assessment Critical care experience CRT RCP License Hospital experience Long term acute care Full Job Description We are looking for
PRN NIGHT
shift Respiratory Therapists (RT / RRT / CRT) to join our Team at Kindred Hospital New Jersey
- Rahway! At our Kindred Hospitals we intubate, insert a-lines, perform procedures, mobilize vents, aggressive weaning, all aspects of airway care including changing out trachs. With our interdisciplinary team approach to care
- come and work where you can utilize your RT skills. Kindred Hospital New Jersey
- Rahway is a 34-bed specialty hospital, we offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period.
Our team plays a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. Our facility is located inside RWJ University Hospital Rahway on the 4th floor, close to several educational institutions and Madison Avenue Park at: 865 Stone Street, 4th Floor, Rahway, NJ 07065. Job Summary Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training. Essential Functions Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols. Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care. Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care. Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization. Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices. Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform "CPR". Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care. Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order. Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures. Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation. Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness. Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol. Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring. Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis. Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required. Perform and document patient and family teaching/education. Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports. Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds. Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity. Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated. Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Pay Range:
$60.00/hr. ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Education Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care Licenses/Certifications Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body. Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Current BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience 1 year experience preferred.
Pay:
$60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Professional development assistance Referral program
Work Location:
In person
